Knitters can enjoy the University of Southhampton’s online Knitting Reference Library, featuring patterns, journals, ‘stitchionaries’, magazines and books from 1849 to the present day. The designs are workable and relevant. Doubtless hipsters and their action men dolls will soon be sporting woollen helmets in the fashion of 19th Century fishermen and other heavenly DIY fashions. And cop a load of those distracted male knitwear models, all pointy elbows and props (guns, cars, children and neckerchiefs). Knitted items can be sexy, that much we know. But they also be, well, funny.
Balaclava, scarf and half mitts 1970s
Balaclava, scarf and half mitts 1970s
Pullman sweater – 4 sizes by Sirdar
Gent’s cable-stitch pullover – in Sandison’s Shetland Wool Hap 2-ply by Sandison 1930s
Questions answered about knitting by Bloom, Ursula Published 1946
Helping the trawlers (date unknown)
The stocking-knitter’s manual – a handy book for the work-table by Cupples, Mrs Geo Published 1870
Man’s Aran sweater (3 sizes) – with alternative lengths by Sirdar 1960s
Ffizzknits, the fastest thing on two needles – five to knit – short sleeve sweater, T shirt, simple vest, bolero and scarf, sweater [in] Leisure Time Chunky, Gemini Brushed Chunky, Country Style Chunky, Sirdar Nomad Chunky by Sirdar 1980s.jpg
Aran look Cardigan – [in] Double Knitting Wool, Double Crepe Wool, Arctic Moss, Courtelle Crepe, 38:44 inch by Sirdar 1970
![Starsky-Hutch style jacket - [in] Sirdar Sportswool, Sirdar Sherpa, 32-46 inch by Sirdar 1970s](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/22Starsky-Hutch22-style-jacket-in-Sirdar-Sportswool-Sirdar-Sherpa-32-46-inch-by-Sirdar-1970s.jpg)
Starsky-Hutch style jacket – [in] Sirdar Sportswool, Sirdar Sherpa, 32-46 inch by Sirdar 1970s
Raglan Aran [Cardigan] – [in] Pullman Wool, to fit 38-40-42-44 ins by Sirdar 1970s
The book of hows or what may be done with wools in every home – learning to knit by Loch, Miss Published 1900
Mother’s knitter – containing some patterns of things for little children by Corbould, Elvina M 1882
The royal Victoria Knitting book 1870s
Ladies work for sailors Published 1800s
Sweater – [in] Nocturne, gold seal luxury mohair, 34-44 inch by Sirdar Published 1980s
![Prairie prancers, men's 4 ply cardigan sizes 38-40-42-44 - graph-style knitting pattern [for] Northland Wool by Mary Maxim Published 1957](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Prairie-prancers-mens-4-ply-cardigan-sizes-38-40-42-44-graph-style-knitting-pattern-for-Northland-Wool-by-Mary-Maxim-Published-1957.jpg)
Prairie prancers, men’s 4 ply cardigan sizes 38-40-42-44 – graph-style knitting pattern [for] Northland Wool by Mary Maxim Published 1957
Man’s sweater – 4 sizes, with alternative neckline by Sirdar Published 1960s
Raglan sweater – [in] Sirdar Candytwist, original shade no’s. 601 Sultana 622 Capri, 38:44 inch by Sirdar Published 1970
Raglan sweater – 4 sizes by Sirdar Published 1967
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